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OFD 01-07
Test 1
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02/10/2007

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What type of pressureized system do our SCBAs use?
Definition
Positive
Term
What are the three parts of the rope?
Definition
Working, Standing, & Running.
Term
What year was the big London fire?
Definition
1666
Term
Name the three types of natural fibers used to make ropes.
Definition
Manila, Sisal, & Cotton.
Term
On a SCBA what do the high pressure lines look like?
Definition
Rigid, steel braided, with an outer cloth braid.
Term
Who is accredited with the creation of the first "modern" fire helmet?
Definition
Andrew Gratacap
Term
Useing the RIC(rapid intervention connection) or quickfill on the SCBA how long does it take to equalize the bottles?
Definition
27 Seconds
Term
Who created the first Automatic Fire Sprinkler system?
Definition
Henry Parmalee
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What is the rope of choice for water rescue?
Definition
Polypropylene
Term
When will you hear the low air audio alarm, or school bell ring on an SCBA?
Definition
When turning it on and when the bottle pressure goes below 25%.
Term
What are the three modes of heat transfer?
Definition
Conduction, Convection, & Radiation.
Term
Name the four scoures of heat and give examples of each.
Definition
Chemical- Decomposition or tramsformation.
Mechanical- Brakes on a truck.
Electrical- Spark or wires arcing.
Nuclear- Atoms spliting.
Term
The TV show that educated america on modern firefighting.[image]
Definition
Emergency
Term
________ describes the weight of gas as compared to normal air and is identified as a number.
Definition
Vapor density.
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What are two materials that are used to make rope?
Definition
Natural and synthetic.
Term
Who was Americas first fire chief?
Definition
Good old Ben Franklin.
Term
How many times can a life safety rope be used?
Definition
One time.
Term
The practice of making sure that all parts of a knot are lying in the proper orientation.
Definition
Dressing the knot.
Term
Where would you find a water knot?
Definition
Webbing or hose strap.
Term
What is the major difference between static and dynamic rope?
Definition
Dynamic rope streches.
Term
What year was the Oakland Fire Department established?
Definition
1869
Term
What is a BLEVE?
Definition
Boiling Liquid Expanding Vapor Explosion
Term
What occurs during a BLEVE?
Definition
the rupture of a container when a cofined liquid boils and creates a vapor pressure that exceeds the containers ability to hold it, then BOOM!
Term
In what city was the first aerial apparatus made?
Definition
Oakland, CA
Term
What are the stages of a fire?
Definition
Ignition, Growth, Fully developed, & Decay.
Term
How often is a SCBA cylinder suposed to have a hydorstatic test preformed?
Definition
Every five years.
Term
What is the City of Oaklands Mission Statement?
Definition
The City of Oakland is comitted to the delivery of efficient, courtious, and responsive services. Citizens and employees are treated with fairness, dignity, and respect. Civic and employee pride are accomplished through the constant pursuit of excellence and a work force that values and reflects the diversity of the Oakland community.
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What are the 4 parts of the fire tetrahedron?
Definition
Heat, Fuel, Oxygen, and Chemical chain reaction.
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